Category: Design Thinking
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10 Cognitive Biases Every UX Designer Should Know
PRO INSIGHT Understanding human psychology gives UX Designers a massive advantage when creating engaging and useful user experiences. But while an understanding of psychology can be used for good, it can also be used to manipulate and influence people in a negative way. By being aware of common cognitive biases, we won’t just be able…
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7 First Principles Thinking Exercises For UX Designers
PRO INSIGHT Design Thinking is an incredible tool for identifying and solving complex human problems. But First Principles Thinking is an approach to logical reasoning that will pay dividends in all areas of life. Especially in solving complex technical problems, where a systematic analysis is really the only way to find a solution. The designer…
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41 Ways To Leverage Chat GPT In UX Design
PRO INSIGHT Chat GPT is a powerful tool to leverage your existing knowledge. However, your intervention and careful analysis of Chat GPTs responses are critical. When you’re working in an area where you don’t have much subject matter expertise, be cautious. Chat GPT often creates arguments and ideas that sound logical but aren’t. And while…
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How To Use ChatGPT For First Principles Thinking In UX
PRO INSIGHT Chat GPT shouldn’t replace our own analysis and evaluation. But it can act as an assistant to expand our ideas, challenge us, and encourage us to think logically. In that sense, it’s like a super power. But the power comes from the combination of Human and Ai. Not from abdicating completely. If you…
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3 Ways Machine Learning is Making UX More Human
PRO INSIGHT While none of us know what the future holds. You can be certain that it’s going to look radically different from today. With that said, many UX Designers are wondering if they’ll be replaced. While we can’t know for sure, what we do know is that the Pandoras Box has been opened and…
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How To Use First Principles Thinking For UX Designers
PRO INSIGHT In order for UX Designers to become UX Design Leaders, they must develop their thought leadership skills. One of the best ways to do that, is to practice First Principles Thinking. By reducing a problem down to it’s component parts and challenging assumptions, you gain a clarity that allows you to develop innovative…
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7 Design Thinking Exercises You Should Do Every Day
These seven exercises will help you maintain and improve your design thinking skills. They’ll stretch your creativity, deepen your empathy, and keep your problem-solving skills sharp. 1. Start with a Question Begin each day with a “How might we…” question related to a current project or a design problem you’ve been pondering. For example, “How…
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10 Ways To Quickly Find UX Issues In Your Project
Discovering and resolving user experience (UX) problems early can save time, resources, and enhance user satisfaction significantly. But how do you quickly spot these hidden gremlins lurking in your designs? Here are ten quick-fire techniques to uncover and fix potential UX issues before they escalate. 1. The Inversion Method Flip your objectives on their head.…
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How to Measure the Impact of Social Design Projects
Measuring the impact of social design projects has never been more important. These projects, at the intersection of creativity and social innovation, have the power to drive significant change in communities and societies. Yet, the true value of these initiatives often lies hidden beneath the surface, in the tangible and intangible shifts they bring about. …
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How to Run ‘How Might We’ Workshops: A Quick Guide
‘How Might We’ (HMW) workshops are a cornerstone of design thinking and an essential tool in the modern UX designer’s toolkit. These workshops are designed to open up the floor to innovative thinking and collaborative problem-solving. This guide aims to provide you with a concise and actionable roadmap to running successful ‘How Might We’ workshops,…
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How To Apply The Double Diamond To Any UX Project
As fresh-faced UX designers graduate from their bootcamps and step into the professional world, they often face a reality check. The industry operates differently from what they’ve learned in the classroom, and applying a one-size-fits-all process to real-world projects with unique challenges and limitations can be overwhelming. To navigate this complex landscape, it’s essential to…
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How to Start a UX Design Project (Quick Beginner Guide)
UX projects come in all shapes and sizes… And while each project requires a tailored approach, they all have these things in common: This article will take you through the process of starting a UX design project, from defining your goals to implementing the final design. 1. Get Clear on What the Business Wants To…